Russia & Fatih Birol

Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.

Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, provided a warning about the potential severity of energy market disruptions in April, highlighting the ongoing economic concerns.

Russia: Russia, as an energy exporter, stands to benefit from higher oil prices caused by the conflict, leading the IMF to upgrade its economic forecast for the country.

Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, warned that Europe only has six weeks' supply of jet fuel due to Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially leading to flight cancellations.

Russia: Russia has ignored Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and fired dozens of drones, claiming Ukraine violated its own ceasefire.

Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency chief, warned that the world is facing the 'biggest energy crisis in history' due to the Middle East crisis.